Go web go

I watched Spider-man this past Sunday and was too embarassed to tell everyone that what really fascinated me was the science aspect of it all. However I’m glad I’m not alone. Tomorrow’s World did a whole programme dedicated to the subject and if like me you missed the show on the BBC check out the… Continue reading Go web go

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Was there a Scientific Renaissance? (Or don't read this unless you have lots of time on your hands)

[Printable Version] The Renaissance has been defined as a rebirth of knowledge and revival of art and literature originating in Italy in the fifteenth century. This revival led to the revolution in the arts, which had an immense effect on the “understanding of the world of nature”. A revolution in physics and astronomy changed Western… Continue reading Was there a Scientific Renaissance? (Or don't read this unless you have lots of time on your hands)

Cool Cousin

My cousin sent me three links today and all three are blogworthy. Elmo testifies in favour of school music education. Elmo in a suit?!? How cute is that? Oh bugger, I missed the Channel 4 programme, “The Truth about Gay Animals”. But here you can find out if your pet is gay and also how… Continue reading Cool Cousin

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Right on, right on

Monique has expressed precisely my feelings about the web lately. Let’s start a revolution. When I can be arsed. Note: Sea monkeys are an anti-climax. Song Recommendation of the Day: Title: Rock the Boat Artist: Aaliyah The mood created: Sudden urge to take a ferry ride from Dover to Calais and proceed in making a… Continue reading Right on, right on

Under the Sea

We bought Sea Monkeys! One minute we were looking them up along with seahorses, catfish and dogfish on the internet and the next thing you know, we’re at “Pets at Home” buying them. I’ll let you know about the progress. On a related note, I learnt some interesting things about those beautiful creatures, seahorses. Did… Continue reading Under the Sea

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